HB886

In general administration relating to correctional institutions, providing for prerelease briefings on veterans benefits.

Chamber Passed·2/3/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB886 mandates prerelease briefings for veterans in state correctional institutions on available benefits.

Pennsylvania HB886 amends Title 61 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to require the Department of Corrections to conduct briefings for veterans prior to their release from state correctional institutions. These briefings will provide information on federal and state benefits available to veterans and their families, along with guidance on how to apply for these benefits. The act will take effect 60 days after its enactment.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 37–0 · Feb 3
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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14
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

197 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Nov 12, 2025

12:00 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

Nov 12, 2025

9:00 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

History

Feb 13

Senate

Referred to Judiciary

Feb 3

House

Re-reported as committed

Feb 3

House

Third consideration and final passage (197-0)